1979 Austin Marina vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Marina weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | Marina | Euro 1 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
